Unlock the secrets to transforming middle school math education with visual tools and manipulatives that truly make a difference. Liz Peyser, our esteemed guest and National Director of Content and Implementation at Curriculum Associates, joins us to reveal how visual thinking strategies can close understanding gaps for students facing limited instruction time. Discover the power of algebra tiles and visual models in aiding the critical shift from concrete to abstract thought, essential for high school success. Liz shares actionable tips to seamlessly integrate these techniques into daily classroom routines, ensuring students build strong procedural fluency and comprehension without feeling like they're using "juvenile" tools.

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